Potato chips vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are potato chips and cereal different?
- Potato chips are higher in vitamin E and potassium; however, cereal is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, zinc, and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for cereal is 510% higher.
- Potato chips contain 114 times more vitamin E than cereal. While potato chips contain 9.11mg of vitamin E, cereal contains only 0.08mg.
- Cereal has less saturated fat.
- Potato chips have a lower glycemic index (56) than cereal (69).
Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) are the varieties used in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +252.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +140% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1114.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +123.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +114.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1989.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +597.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +79.5% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +11287.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +77.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +23.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3665.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1864.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +674% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +807% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
Protein:
6.06 g
Fats:
1.08 g
Carbs:
86.85 g
Water:
3.78 g
Other:
2.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3103.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +61.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +64.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +98.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.17 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.354 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4723.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3337.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 6.288mg | 510% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 5.986mg | 410% |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 34.06mg | 405% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 3.87mg | 283% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 29.62mg | 161% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 814µg | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 0.354g | 79% |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 0.08mg | 60% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 7.6mg | 59% |
| Fats | 34.6g | 1.08g | 52% |
| Saturated fat | 10.96g | 0.26g | 49% |
| Potassium | 1275mg | 105mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 795mg | 34% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.84g | 0.204g | 24% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 0.162mg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.306mg | 0.137mg | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 0µg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 0.79mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 1.4g | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 77mg | 13% |
| Folate | 45µg | 11% | |
| Magnesium | 67mg | 19mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 52.9g | 86.85g | 11% |
| Calories | 536kcal | 378kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 38.5mg | 8% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 0.226mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 6.3µg | 3% |
| Protein | 7g | 6.06g | 2% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 48.1g | 85.45g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.22g | 10.35g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.253mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.419mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 0.113mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 0.344mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
371%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
183%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 787mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.7g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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